By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com Have you heard the news? Federal student loan repayments restarted this month. Federal student loans were paused for close to $44 million borrowers on March 13, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The loans were reinstated in September 2023, after a Supreme Court ruling. While millions have restarted payments […]
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The White House and Google launch a new virtual tour with audio captions, Spanish translation
By Darlene Superville, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Can’t come to Washington? Couldn’t get a ticket to tour the White House? Don’t worry. The White House, Google Maps and Google Arts & Culture launched a new virtual tour of the famous mansion on Oct. 27, which is also National Civics Day. With a computer […]
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Georgetown mourns the death of Coach Tasha Butts
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Georgetown University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics officials said they are mourning the death of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Tasha Butts following a courageous two-year battle with breast cancer. Butts, an accomplished player, nationally recognized assistant coach, and first-year head coach, was 41. “I am heartbroken for Tasha’s family, friends, […]
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A time to reflect: Black men weigh in on how they healed their heart, minds and souls
By Maurice Carroll, Special to the AFRO As the seasons change, reflection is a key. This week, the AFRO asked local Black men two questions to get insight on stressors that were affecting their mental health and how they got on their paths to healing. Keston De Coteau Entrepreneur, Photographer/ Video Producer What was affecting […]
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DaVon Fuller, D.C. native and former council aide, shot and killed in a parking lot near home
By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO DaVon Fuller was a promising defensive back when he played football for Dunbar High School and then the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. In other words, Fuller was able to think fast, adjust and defend a position–he was good at it. Fuller made plays on and off of the […]
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Thousands return to Howard University for 2023 homecoming
By Ariyana Griffin, Special to the AFRO Thousands of Howard University alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and supporters filled the streets and institution’s campus the weekend of Oct. 21, showing their pride as they prepared to close out homecoming festivities. Alumni returned, as they do each year, for the internationally-known celebration of all things related […]
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D.C. organizations spread awareness on impact of breast cancer on Black women
By Gene LambeySpecial to the AFRO Every year in October the country brings attention to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The symbol that signifies support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a pink ribbon. This ribbon represents not only support for those that have died of breast cancer, but to the survivors of it […]
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Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks with D.C. Kingman Park neighborhood about the future of the RFK Stadium
By Gene Lambey, Special to the AFRO Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke at a public community meeting hosted by St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church and the Friends of Kingman Park community group on Oct. 18 to discuss the future of the old RFK Stadium and its surrounding areas. The community meeting took place at St. […]
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D.C. authorities investigate death of A’nee Roberson, Black transgender woman fatally struck by car after assault
By Chrisleen HerardSpecial to the AFRO A’nee Roberson was near Nellie’s Sports Bar on the early morning of Oct. 14 when she was attacked by an unknown assailant. Authorities say after the attack she ended up on a roadway, where she was fatally struck by a vehicle. D.C. authorities are now investigating whether gender identity […]
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Howard’s Homecoming is “self-care” for many alumni
By Ariyana Griffin WASHINGTON D.C.- Thousands of Howard alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and supporters filled the streets and Howard’s campus this weekend, showing their HBCU pride as they prepared to close out their Homecoming festivities. Every year, Homecoming welcomes alumni back with welcome arms, and it becomes something to look forward to. “I have […]
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AT&T executive LaTara Harris leaves Corporate America to head Crittenton Services of Greater Washington
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com LaTara Harris, the former director of external and legislative affairs for AT&T in the Mid-Atlantic region, has returned to the nonprofit sector. Harris, who previously worked for the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT), became the CEO and president of Crittenton Services of Greater Washington (Crittenton) on Oct. […]
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D.C. awaits city council’s confirmation of acting police chief Pamela Smith
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Pamela A. Smith was nominated as the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) police chief in July by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and recently began the official confirmation process through the D.C. Council. Smith would become the first African-American woman to be D.C. police chief– if she is fully confirmed […]
